footwork..looking for comments from the peanut gallery ...

[iceman]

A basic footwork technique for beginners - Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums

[greynotsoold]

I'm not so sure about bringing the rear foot up, as he shows in the diagram, at least in a boxing context. Having your feet together like that is a risky proposition, especially when the move takes you directly into punching range.
Also, I think there should be more angle on the front foot as it does two things; makes you a more narrow as a target, and gets your lead hand closer to your opponent.

[nikola_ganchev]

For me and my understanding of boxing this is pretty wrong... First the directions in which both boxers are throwing the shots are wrong. If you throw the right across like on the pictures you won't have power and accuracy... There is something else that bothers me. Being able to make this movement means that your weight is on your front leg... It alone for me is really wrong and this means when you throw the jab you are going to go to your left into his cross! In the real direction of the punch! And if you go right this is the perfect direction of your oponents jab...
And i am asking my self how many times have i seen such a step in a fight and how many times did it work? (NEVER)

[iceman]

very perceptive Nikola... that straight should be straight not angled. i also didn't like the weight distribution. i was thinking this reminded me a little of how boxers will do like a crab shuffle forward i forget who does it a lot but i have noticed it they come forward but more at a 45 degree angle and not straight in...anyone that can add to this?

[nikola_ganchev]

Are you talking about Joe Fraziers move forward?

[iceman]

i'm not sure i thought it was Haggler or Hearns maybe a vid would be great if ya got one...